Find out how popular the last name Almansa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Almansa.

Almansa, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Almansa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almansa in America

Almansa is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almansa surname appeared 116 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Almansa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almansa to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Almansa

The surname Almansa originated in Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish town of Almansa, located in the province of Albacete. The town's name is thought to have its roots in the Arabic phrase "Al-Mantash," which translates to "the fountain."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Almansa surname can be found in the historic town of Almansa itself, where a family by that name was mentioned in local records dating back to the 1490s. This coincides with the period when many Spanish towns and cities were recovering from the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 16th century, the Almansa name began to appear in various parts of Spain, indicating that members of the family had started to migrate and settle in other regions. For instance, in 1543, a document from the city of Valencia mentioned a certain Juan Almansa, who was a merchant and landowner.

The 17th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Almansa surname. One of them was Pedro Almansa, a Spanish playwright and poet born in 1615 in the town of Almansa. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Juan de Almansa, a Spanish military commander born in 1668 in Murcia. He played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession, leading troops in several key battles against the French forces.

In the 18th century, the Almansa name gained further recognition with the birth of Andrés Almansa y Mendoza in 1720. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Almansa surname was María Almansa, a Spanish poet and writer born in 1856 in Madrid. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, were widely acclaimed during her time.

While the Almansa surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the small town of Almansa, where it first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almansa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Almansa.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Almansa was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Almansa has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Almansa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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